Lea Stafford

Founder + Designer, Lea Stafford Events, LLC

An Oakland, California native, Lea Stafford is beyond proud to call herself a wife, a mother of two, a family gal and an out-of-the-box creative entrepreneur.

After spending years as an interior designer for the SF Bay Area luxury market, Lea decided to follow her love for fine dining; she shifted focus to a career within the world of hospitality. Lea began her career in events working for a prestigious catering company. With well over 17 years of experience in both the events and design industries, Lea is proud to say that she remains humble, motivated and inspired. Traveling and immersing herself in new experiences allows her to continue her growth. Having now produced and designed events ranging in size from a few attendees to thousands, such opportunities have allowed her to work on a number of events that include celebrities, dignitaries and political figures.

Modern design paired with an editorial storytelling approach is our style. Partnering with clients unwilling to play by the rules allows us to create bold and authentic events for real people and real companies. Based in the SF Bay Area, yet traveling abroad, Lea and her team focus on weddings and events that truly capture the essence of the client’s story and/or mission through highly curated experiences that underscore meaning.

In 2019 Lea decided to begin a new walk, one fueled with passion from a recurring reality. Lea is the founder of a collective of marginalized individuals within the events community, Ethos West Collective.